Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least one year of hospital-based training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients’ medical information

ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis

providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures

monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment

advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders

253112 RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICERDiagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of medical specialists or senior general practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.